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vintage papers

This piece was created as part of a series which focuses on using a limited palette. The only rules are to create a piece that uses only the selected colors and no others. The palette for this piece is neutral colors.

I’ve been saving some vintage images I purchased from my favorite supply and inspiration source – Art Chix Studio. After selecting the image, the piece came together rather rapidly. I collaged the background with vintage papers and foreign text for texture – and noticed after the fact that “memoires” was at the top – hence this became another focal point and the title of the piece. I added the screen as well for a worn look and simply stapled it onto the piece. I think it gives it a country feel. I finished the piece by lightly rubbing gesso here and there with my finger across the screen and around all the sides. Lastly I embellished it with silver feather-like doodles and a few rhinestone centered paper flowers.

One word of caution, gesso and walnut ink end up making pink when mixed together. The light touches of pink were unintentional, but I think they ended up being a happy mistake because they add a little bit of warmth to the piece.

Who says that pink can’t be a neutral color? It goes with nearly everything, doesn’t it?